Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China - Do NOT Plant!!
We have received phone calls from residents that have received packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
4-H Virtual Rocket Camp
Join the fun of building your own rocket at home and watching it launch virtually. Camp fee is free!!! …
Alexander County Offices to Reopen
Alexander County Government announces the reopening of two buildings to allow citizens to conduct county business in person. The …
4-H Daily Spark Schedule June 1-5, 2020
Below is the schedule for the last week of 4-H Daily Spark: June 1 @ 10:30 a.m. – Spice Rub …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Visit NC Farm App
The Visit NC Farm App has launched in Alexander County. Participating assets are: Alexander County Farmer’s Market, Campbell’s Blueberry …
FREE Online NCSU Horticulture Camp for High-School Aged Youth
Here is a great opportunity for high-school-aged youth that are interested in horticulture. Join an online, curated experience of NC State …
4-H Daily Sparks
Each day on the NC 4-H Facebook Page an educational program is given by an agent from across the …
NC 4-H Virtual Volunteer Training
NC 4-H State Office is offering training for 4-H Volunteers on May 30, 2020. This training is FREE and …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
4-H Photo Contest
Alexander County 4-H Is Excited to Announce we are offering a Nature Photography contest. We are Encouraging kids to …
Seed Sharing Program for Families
We’re super excited to be able to bring this opportunity to our kids in Alexander County. Sign your child …
Alexander County 4-H Summer Opportunities
Due to new guidelines from NC State University and NC State Extension we have received the final say on …
Live Radio Programs
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in order we are currently not able to do face-to-face programming. We would like …
Facebook 4-H Embryology
2nd graders across Alexander County should be participating in 4-H Embryology this week in their classrooms, but instead, they …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many concerned and looking for resources. There are lots of resources out there through social …
4-H Presentations and District Activity Day
Youth that were between the ages of 8-18 as of January 1, 2020, can participate in 4-H presentations. Age divisions …
4-H Expressive Arts Contest
Below are links to the entry forms for the 4-H Expressive Arts Contest: Craft Contest Form Fashion Contest Form Photo Contest Form Talent …
Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
4-H Gingerbread Contest
Ages: 5-18 years old Gingerbread house entries must be brought to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center on Monday, …
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